Bear Boy: The True Story of a Boy, Two Bears, and the Fight to be Free

Bear Boy is a true-life coming-of-age story of two bears who inspire one boy to stand up...
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Author: Justin Barker
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Bear Boy: The True Story of a Boy, Two Bears, and the Fight to be Free by Barker, Justin

Bear Boy: The True Story of a Boy, Two Bears, and the Fight to be Free

$64.50

Bear Boy: The True Story of a Boy, Two Bears, and the Fight to be Free

$64.50
Author: Justin Barker
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

Bear Boy is a true-life coming-of-age story of two bears who inspire one boy to stand up for animals, question authority and discover the power of activism.

"This is a book that will encourage you to follow your dreams...I simply couldn't put it down." -Jane Goodall, UN Messenger of Peace

"An empowering story of a young man who discovered his words count, his actions count, and he counts...Delightful in umpteen ways." -Ingrid Newkirk, President of PETA

"A truly empowering story of compassion, activism, and self-discovery." -Jasmin Singer, author of Always Too Much and Never Enough

Justin is a typical teenager, dodging school bullies and waging an endless war with his parents. But when he discovers Ursula and Brutus-two sibling black bears being kept in horrific conditions at a nearby zoo-his life begins to change. He finds a cause that ignites his passion and an animal sanctuary willing to take the bears. But there's a catch: he'll have to cover the quarter-million-dollar cost.

Undaunted, Justin takes his seemingly insurmountable quest to an international audience, gaining media attention and support from celebrities. With television cameras rolling, Justin fights to free the bears, and it turns out himself.

Justin Barker's surprising and moving YA memoir offers the optimism of the 1990's while exploring timely issues of activism, animal rights, and LGBTQ+ identity with tenderness, unblinking honesty, and heart.

Additional Praise for Bear Boy:

"In this compelling, honest, and moving story, Justin Barker proves that one kid can make a big difference. Old and young, rich and poor, black and white, LGBTQ and straight-we all have the power to change the lives of animals for the better."-Sy Montgomery, NYT bestselling author, The Soul of an Octopus

"Justin sets an example for what a motivated young person can do to impact their community and the world. Written with honesty and humor, it's fun to tag along as Justin fights his long battle to save Brutus and Ursula. We need more stories like this." -Jamie Margolin, cofounder, Zero Hour; author, Youth to Power



Author: Justin Barker, Jane Goodall
Publisher: Brutus & Ursula, LLC
Published: 06/22/2021
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.69d
ISBN: 9781736084304
Audience: Young Adult


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/0001

About the Author
Barker, Justin: - Justin Barker is an American animal activist, producer and author of Bear Boy: The True Story of a Boy, Two Bears, and the Fight to Be Free. He was 13-years-old when he launched Citizens Lobbying for Animals in Zoos. Known for his activism, Barker was named One of Twenty Teens Who Will Change the World in Teen People Magazine and featured in National Geographic, Animal Planet, NBC and CBS standing up for Brutus and Ursula, two black bears living in horrific conditions in a California zoo. With his YA debut, Justin hopes to highlight the plight of zoo animals and inspire young people to stand up for themselves, animals and their fellow humans. As director and producer, Barker has circled the globe and criss-crossed continents directing TV shows, documentaries, and producing online education series. He is a Sacramento native who lives in San Francisco with his son Noah and wife Bridget, who both identify as queer. Barker has a BA in Communications, Media Arts and Production from University of Technology, Sydney.

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